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1980 AA

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,437 mi
Last recorded118,437 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1980 AA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,437 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 117,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 107,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,584 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 95,584 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,645 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 48,944 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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1980 AA is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1980 AA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1980 AA is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is 1980 AA safe to buy?

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